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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1901

Page

4

Quarantine Ordered After Diphtheria Case Near Irving Street

City Health Officer MacKechnie quarantined the residence of Mrs S t at 2409 Irving Street after two of her children contracted diphtheria. Mrs Aamodt reported illness and Dr Stevens diagnosed diphtheria. Neighbors accuse local spread while officials report quarantine in effect and no further stations established.

MacKechnie Mmett Irving Street Aamodt Stevens Star Fester Tate Ie Besbena Alaska

Hoshor Trial Drags On In Embezzlement Case

Late yesterday the state rested its case after Hoshor testified under direct examination about a deed placed in escrow for 43000 to London and an alleged scheme to swindle British lenders. Testimony included letters and claims of lost machinery funds, with witnesses Caldwell and Ellis praising his character. The trial, expected to finish this week, continues with cross examination to follow.

Hoshor Dawson London Newark Seattle Hosher Torrence Italkew Hoshor Medhia J. B. Caldwell G. Ellis Tacoma

Diphtheria Cases Prompt Quarantine Action on Irving Street

Health Officer McKechnie reports diphtheria cases at Mrs Aamodt's Irving Street residence. A quarantine officer is dispatched to guard the house to prevent spread.

McKechnie

City permits issued for multiple home projects this month

City engineer office issued eating permits listing projects including a one story frame cottage at 622 Tenth north for eight dollars, a two story frame house on 1 street for nine hundred fifty, a one story frame house on Kenilworth avenue for nine hundred ninety, and several alterations, additions, and excavations with various costs.

Eister Bros Tenth Ue North L. W M. C Kenilworth Avenue E. F. Cleary Fourth Avenue F. A. Montgomery A. Ripley Nineteenth Avenue

Dexter to Face Hearing on Receiving Stolen Property Charge

H. Dexter, a secondhand dealer, will be given a hearing today on a charge of receiving stolen property.

H. Dexter

Frightful Cruelty Alleged Against Arlington Parents

John Arlin and wife near Washington Iron Works were jailed on cruelty charges for their 15 year old daughter Mary Arrington after physicians found severe injuries requiring medicated bandages. Judge Cann set $500 bail each and ordered custody of the girl and her brother with the police. a superior court hearing was scheduled next morning.

John Arlin Washington Iron Works Crane and Hevan Mary Arrington Ylor Mra Apse Justice Cann Arlingtons Superior Court Judge Cann Bevan Arlington Portland

Ludgate Mill Fire Nearly Destroys Ludgate Mill

A large blaze struck the Ludgate mill at the foot of Republican Street last evening. Firemen arrived after the flames had gained headway near the ballery, and the estimated loss runs about 50,000 dollars.

Republican Street Ballery

Kitty Wilson Discharged for Robbery Charge

Kitty Wilson, arrested last week for robbing Hubager of $80 in a box at the A and Ale saloon, was discharged by Police Judge George today as evidence did not establish sufficient grounds for conviction.

Kitty Wilson George

Laborer Hurt at Moran Bros Plant After Pulley Accident

Harry Wilcox a laborer at Moran Bros plant was badly cut about the head and back when pulled by a pulley while working near a shaft. His clothes were torn and he was removed by patrol wagon to a residence at 126 Sixth Avenue North.

Harry Wilcox Moran Bros Wilcox Sixth Avenue North

Seattle Operatic Quartette Opens Series at Collins Hall

The Seattle Operatic Quartette club with Miss Jenny Schafter late of Paris as pianiste and Mr Aubrey Levy on violin presents its first concert of a series at its own hall Collins block tomorrow evening.

Seattle Jenny Schafter Paris Aubrey Levy Collins Block

Schools Close for Spring Vacation in April

The schools will close for regular spring vacation from the 1st to the Sth of April. During that week the teachers will hold their institute.

Russia Opposes More Chinese Deaths in Boxer Aftermath

At a Pekin meeting of foreign representatives to punish provincial officials for Boxer outrages, Russia declared it opposed taking more Chinese lives. The stance was seen as Russia asserting protector status over China in exchange for permitting occupation of Manchuria.

Pekin Russia China Manchuria

Bids Sought for Telephone Cross Arms by Ex change

Bids will be received at 617 Pacific block until 2 p m March Bids cover 800 to 30 00 telephone cross arms of 4 x 4 x d fret de lumber diamphored and reused to pattern with one hole for lag screw and ten holes for ins F C bears Beattie president A Seeley president of the Automatic Telephone Exchange

Pacific Block F.c Beattie BE. A. Seeley

Juneau News: War Funds to Build Alaska Telegraph Cable

The secretary of war approves using Alaska telegraph funds to construct the Juneau Skagway cable. Completion makes Juneau the telegraphic hub for interior Yukon, linking to the states and saving 10 hours to days in communication. It also counters Governor Brady’s suggestion to touch at Bitka and keep Juneau and Skagway connected to the outside world.

Juneau Secretary of War Alaska Yukon States Circle City Here Skagway Brady Bitka

Local thief framed by father and a fatal railway blast

A son accused his father of theft to avert suspicion while the elder Lud Wick feigned innocence until remorse led to a bank president confession. In Allentown a locomotive blast on the Lehigh Valley line killed engineer Albert Mire man and two others near Mud Creek. In Washington, the Mexican embassy denies reports that President Dias is mentally or physically unwell.

Washington Schrey South Atlantic Lud Wick Allentown Lehigh Valley Railway Mud Creek Tton Albert Mireman Joseph McMullen Morgan Morrin

Red Cross Convention Sees Delegates Gather in Rainier Grand

The Red Cross society of this state gathers about 12 delegates today hosted by Mrs J H Sanderson at her residence corner Columbia street and Minor avenue. An executive session is set for 3:90 at the Rainier Grand hotel to discuss matters of importance and future plans. The society aids many poor and needy ex soldiers and aims to extend service to soldiers in action with a special observance planned for American troops abroad.

Red Cross Societion J. H. Sanderson Columbia Street Minor Avenue Horton Rainier Grand Hotel

Court Hearing Over Auburn Pottery Case Between Young and Potter

Judge Tallman presides over the dispute in which J F Young seeks a deed for half of the Auburn Pottery Works after a failed purchase. Porter allegedly took the initial payment and later refused Young's tender, with Young asserting the deal was altered and he seeks full ownership.

Tallman J. F. Young George Potter Auburn Young Potter Porter

Nome man buys wrecked steamship Cleveland in Alaska

George O'Riley of Nome reports purchase of the steamship Cleveland wrecked near Nome in September. The 100 ton coal cargo was bought for 4600 dollars, a half interest sold for 4000 dollars, and owners expect the vessel to be repaired to enterBeattie harbor. The bow sits high and dry on shore with hull damage noted.

George O'Riley Nome Cleveland Deringsea George O'Ktelley Beattie Ike

Phirtwaiste and Bhirte Specialists at 7 Union Street

Report notes a shop at 7 Union Street named 8 Ba Manufacturing Co offering Phirtwaiste and Bhirtwatste with skirts as their specialties. The firm claims growing interest from ladies who value “a good thing” and expects ongoing demand as more inquiries come in.

Phirtwaiste Ba” Manufacturing Co Union Atreat Union Street

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